Rolling tenancy agreements have become the predominant form in the UK private rented sector, according to new data from Lendlord. The figures, based on a sample of 5,235 landlords, show that 79% now use rolling tenancies exclusively. A further 5.7% use both rolling and fixed agreements, while only 14.5% operate a fixed-only portfolio.
This shift has been particularly rapid in England, where assured tenancies transitioned to a periodic system from 1 May under the Renters’ Rights Act. Lendlord's analysis of live tenancies found that fixed-term agreements, which accounted for 31.3% in October 2025, dropped to just 0.9% by August 2026.
The changing tenancy structure highlights the role of letting agents in providing documentation. A separate Lendlord survey revealed that approximately 45% of landlords obtained their latest tenancy agreement directly from an agent. However, around nine in ten landlords stated that a solicitor had not reviewed their latest agreement.